April 2013
A wonderful place to visit in spring, the Menara Gardens are a real hidden gem. Many locals come here for leisurely afternoon picnics, or simply to stroll past the large 12th-century water basin and admire the orchids.

January 2013
Located in the charming Majorelle Gardens, the Museum of Islamic Art is comprised of several small rooms that display all kinds of artefacts and decorations. The building is "Majorelle" blue - named after artist Jacques Majorelle - so you can be sure you won't miss it (jardinmajorelle.com).

August 2012
Set in a desert-view kasbah below the High Atlas, the Agafay is a cookery school offering day and overnight courses in luxurious and sophisticated surrounds.

June 2012
Head out to the Agafay Desert, just 45 minutes out of the city and stay at La Pause, a surreal, eco-friendly retreat.